Theresa May to meet Donald Trump, asks him not to trust Russia
- British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet US President Donald Trump to discuss issues which include Trade deal, defence and Russia
- The meeting comes a day after Theresa May addressed US Republicans telling them the UK and US could not return to "failed" military interventions "to remake the world in our own image."
- She however call on Trump not to trust Vladimir Putin of Russian
British Prime Minister Theresa May will today January 27 have a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, The Telegraph reports.
The two leaders are expected to talk on three critical issues which include Trade deal, defence and Russia.
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Theresa May, with this visit, will become the first foreign leader to visit the White House since Mr Trump was sworn in last week.
The meeting comes a day after Theresa May addressed US Republicans telling them the UK and US could not return to "failed" military interventions "to remake the world in our own image."
“I speak to you not just as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but as a fellow Conservative who believes in the same principles that underpin the agenda of your Party," the Prime Minister said on Thursday.
“The value of liberty. The dignity of work. The principles of nationhood, family, economic prudence, patriotism – and putting power in the hands of the people.
“I know that it is these principles that you have put at the heart of your plan for government."
Going further, the Prime Minister also told the new president not to trust Vladimir Putin of Russia.
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"When it comes to Russia, as so often it is wise to turn to the example of President Reagan who - during negotiations with his opposite number Mikhail Gorbachev - used to abide by the adage 'trust but verify'," she said.
"With President Putin, my advice is to 'engage but beware'.
"We should not jeopardise the freedoms that President Reagan and Mrs Thatcher brought to Eastern Europe by accepting President Putin’s claim that it is now in his sphere of influence."
Meanwhile President Donald Trump praised former US President Barrack Obama for leaving him a beautiful letter as parting advice.
Obama’s letter follows the long tradition in the White House where a departing president writes a letter to his successor in the Oval Office.
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